**SCHEDULE UPDATE**
Hello Paddle Battle Players!
Paddle Battle tournament play has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 11, at 3:00 p.m. NNCP looks forward to bringing everyone together for great competition and community, benefiting the Food Bank of the Albemarle and presented by Water Street Real Estate Group.
If rain continues and prevents us from playing Sunday, our backup date is Monday, October 12, at 10:00 a.m. A decision to postpone to Monday will be made no later than noon on Sunday. Please watch your email for updates.
If you already know you cannot attend Sunday, please respond to this email at Nncpickleball@gmail.com or indicate “Yes” or “No” on TeamReach so we can plan accordingly.
We will offer refunds to anyone who cannot attend. Alternatively, if you would like to donate your registration fee to the Food Bank of the Albemarle, you will receive a 25% discount code for our next tournament.
We still have a full slate of festivities in store, with vendors on site and plenty of competition, fun, and community spirit!
Thank you to our players, sponsors, vendors, and volunteers for your flexibility and continued support. We appreciate everyone helping make Paddle Battle a success—even when the weather changes our plans.
See you on the courts!
NNCP – Northeast North Carolina Pickleball
Come for the game, stay for the people.
Thanks,
Chad White
Northeast North Carolina Pickleball
Elizabeth City, NC
📱 252-312-0769
📧 nncpickleball@gmail.com
Hello Paddle Battle Players!
NNCP is hosting tournament play for the Paddle Battle on Saturday, October 10, 2026, benefiting the Food Bank of the Albemarle and presented by Water Street Real Estate Group. Get ready for a day of pickleball, community, and competition for a great cause!
Thank you to every player and sponsor contributing to this event. Your support helps make the tournament possible while supporting the Food Bank’s work in our community.
Check-In & Tournament Schedule
Player check-in begins at 9:00 a.m. (0900). Please allow enough time to check in, warm up, and be ready when your division is called.
Anticipated start times:
- Advanced: 9:15 a.m.
- Intermediate: 9:45 a.m.
- Beginners: 10:30 a.m.
Start times are approximate. Please listen for announcements throughout the morning.
Tournament Format
Play will begin with a round-robin format to determine seeding. Round-robin games will be played as a single game to 11 points, win by 2.
Following the round-robin, players will advance to a single-elimination bracket. Bracket matches will consist of one match, best 2 out of 3 games to 11 points. Each game must be won by 2 points.
Food, Drinks & Giveaways
We’re excited to have Savannah’s Kitchen food truck, Pop’s Soda Shop, and Ghost Harbor Brewery on site throughout the day! Water, snacks, and lots of free giveaways will also be available.
What to Bring
Please bring seating and sunscreen so you can stay comfortable between matches. Restrooms are available on site; locker rooms are not.
Compete Hard. Play Fair.
Help us keep Paddle Battle welcoming and enjoyable for everyone. Make honest line calls, keep scores accurate, and treat partners, opponents, volunteers, and spectators with respect. If a disagreement arises, stay calm and ask tournament staff for assistance.
Good sportsmanship matters at every skill level. Celebrate great play, encourage one another, and remember that we’re coming together for something bigger than the final score.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
A special thank-you to our presenting sponsor, Water Street Real Estate Group, and to the following sponsors for their generous contributions:
- Caplan Law
- Southern Trust Mortgage
- Texas Roadhouse
- Gems Plumbing
- Dave Simpson – Cascade Financial Services
- Bourbon Water
- Coastal Crawl Space
- Food Lion
- Hudson Air
Your generosity helps turn a day on the courts into meaningful support for our community.
Players, thank you for sharing your time, energy, and love of the game. Sponsors, thank you for your commitment to making Paddle Battle a success. Together, we’re making this a day with a purpose.
See you on the courts!
NNCP – Northeast North Carolina Pickleball
Come for the game, stay for the people.
